The Missouri History Museum Archives holds a journal of commitments to the House of Refuge:

A1365Saint Louis, Missouri, House of Refuge.Journal of commitments, 1854-1899. 1 volumeThe House of Refuge in St. Louis was the city children's home for indigent, orphaned, and delinquent children.Cite as: Saint Louis, Missouri, House of Refuge Journal of Commitments, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.